Fair Work Convention issues report

The Fair Work Convention has published its ‘Fair Work in Scotland’ report. It is the first report from the Fair Work Convention to analyse and consider progress against the dimensions of Fair Work. The report finds that faster progress on fair work is urgently needed if Scotland is to become a Fair Work Nation by 2025. This report presents the Fair Work Convention’s Fair Work Measurement Framework which monitors Scotland’s progress towards becoming a Fair Work Nation.

The Report reveals that that disabled workers, ethnic minorities, women and young workers often experience poorer work outcomes and are often more heavily concentrated in precarious and low paid work.  It also highlights the significant challenges across all of the dimensions of fair work which the COVID-19 crisis is presenting, reinforcing the need for decisive action.

The report recommends a Fair Work Hospitality Charter based on its findings, incorporating principles such as payment of the Real Living Wage, promotion of Real Living Hours, tips policies in line with legislation, access to paid training and development, and supporting workers to understand their rights and entitlements at work.

Professor Patricia Findlay, Department of Work, Employment and Organisation, is co-chair of the Fair Work Convention and, with fellow co-chair Mary Alexander, said, "Once again, we see the benefits of the Convention's Inquiry process in convening key stakeholders, assessing and building on existing evidence, identifying key challenges and building consensus on next steps.

"We are grateful to both Inquiry Chairs and members for their time, sharing of expertise and constructive engagement, and we are sure they will all continue to champion fair work in the hospitality sector in Scotland."

A link to the full report can be found here: https://www.fairworkconvention.scot/fair-work-in-scotland-report/